City OKs $56,060 task order with RGA Design for Railroad Square restrooms

Mister Gannon presented a proposed restroom and storage building for Railroad Square and asked the board to approve task order 26001 with RGA Design for a lump-sum authorization of $56,060. He outlined the fee schedule: $3,500 for geotechnical investigation, about $44,000 for permit drawings (architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and civil), $2,500 for bid-phase services and $6,000 for as-builts.

Council members spoke in favor, noting the project should alleviate pressure on nearby restaurants and replace temporary facilities. Mister Gannon told the board the structure is planned adjacent to the Frontier Building and will be designed to resemble a railroad depot with three restrooms and a central storage room. A motion to approve passed by voice vote (recorded as 4-0).